Went to see my brother...

[BigShep85]

Went to see my brother the otherday and he pulled out an old memory I had practically forgotten about. I bought him a hi point for his bday when we were in high school about six year ago just to shoot. well turns out he still packs it with him. He is an avid kayaker hiker hunter etc. and when he pulled out the gun it looked as if it had been tied to a truck bumper and dragged every day since I bought it (used i might ad). He said he takes it everywhere when he goes outdooring and anywhere else. It was beat to pieces never been cleaned scratched indentions from being dropped thrown submerged in the water, had mad in the indentions where it has been beat up. You name it the gun has been through it. I was impressed needless to say... I love guns for durability and this gun might be one out of a million but it is tuff. I see posts starting with "My high point broke" alot less than any other posts about every other handgun failing maybe its because less people own them but for the money it seems hard to beat...

Let the flogging begin LOL

 

[Rail Driver]

I had one that I bought used a few years ago and it was still going strong after I put about 8000 rds through it without a hiccup. Traded it off and last I heard it was having a good retirement in an older gentleman's truck glove box.

 

[scott1119]

I have 1 in 45 I used for a truck and fishing gun, never had a problem with it untill Woodscreek lake decided it needed it worse than me!

 

[Kiln]

They are generally regarded very positively by owners, I haven't personally owned one but after hearing the opinions of owners I've gotta say that I would buy one if I could get a good enough deal on it.

 

[USAF_Vet]

I've got the .45 and it's my nightstand gun. I don't carry it since I got my 9mm S&W, but they are pretty decent guns overall.

I passed on a $85 Hi Point .380 but if it had been the 9mm, I'd have jumped on it. Although I have no need for another 9mm hand gun, I'd get the Hi Point if the right deal came along. Then I'd be kicking myself for selling the 9mm carbine, but oh well. I'll be replacing it eventually with the .45 carbine to have the mag sharing combo.

 

[momano]

I bought the 9 for $156 OTD, for my truck gun. Surprisingly accurate! Small problem with the magazine, the fix is posted on you-tube. Great -made in the USA- value.

Missouri man, Ozzie

 

[DennisRL]

I have heard some awesome stories about them...like the ones right here. BUT I have also heard the 180. I have heard about jams and malfunctions and finnicky on ammo.

So I am in the middle on them. I have never owned one perosnally.

I own a Kimber 1911 and swear by it. Personally I dont think it gets better then a Kimber. But after getting involved in forums I am seeing there is a world of people who HATE them....So I guess its a matter of opinion, and if their particular experience is bad or good.

I also know a ton of people who like Taurus. I owned one, and after dealing with it and with their Customer Service, I will NEVER own another.

 

[daytodaze]

This story is a great reminder of what our guns are actually for. We argue about features and gimmicks, but at the end of the day, the best gun for you is the one that you are going to load up and carry with you everywhere. That gun has some serious history behind it. Kudos to you and your bro!

 

[Hanzo581]

If I ever come across a crazy deal on one of their carbines in will be mine, would I trust my life to one? Probably not. Would I have a great time at the range with one? Absolutely.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

How many rounds has he put through it?

 

[pazz]

You name it the gun has been through it.

Thats the beauty of Hi Point, not having to worry about scratching them up.